Gandhinagar, March 30 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded more than 56 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in the last financial year across over 200 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, reflecting the state’s expanding digital governance framework and increased reliance on technology-driven service delivery.According to officials, Aadhaar authentication services are currently being used across 13 government departments for DBT schemes to improve transparency and efficiency in the transfer of …
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan recorded a robust 17 per cent increase in 2025, compared with the previous year, to touch the $12.5 billion mark, according figures compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) here.India’s exports to Taiwan amounted to $3.3 billion, consisting of mineral fuels, aluminium, iron, steel, organic chemicals and plastics while Taiwan’s exports to India amounted to $9.2 billion, comprising mainly electronic integ…
Surat, March 20 (IANS) Gujarat’s Surat International Airport, on Friday, introduced dedicated laptop workstations for passengers, aiming to improve productivity for business travellers, who frequently face waiting time before departures. The city, a major centre for the diamond and textile industries, sees a high volume of corporate travel.In response, the state government led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has focused on making the airport more business-friendly with upgraded facilities.The…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the 8th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) on Thursday, highlighting that empowered women will shape the nation’s future.Addressing the students, the Chief Minister said that the Delhi government is committed to promoting education, skills, technology and research.“When women are empowered through education and skills, it not only transforms their own lives but also drives pr…
Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 135 crore in this year’s budget to modernise and upgrade the Gujarat State Wide Area Network (GSWAN) infrastructure, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia informed the Assembly on Wednesday. While responding to a question from a legislator, Modhwadia said the investment aims to strengthen the state’s digital backbone and improve the security and efficiency of the network connecting government offices across Gujar…
Jaipur, March 11 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch of the Rajasthan Police has issued a detailed advisory urging citizens to remain calm and act swiftly in case of erroneous UPI transactions. The advisory comes amid rising instances of digital payment fraud and mistaken transfers in the era of Digital India.Officials said that while UPI-based payments have made transactions seamless, they also demand vigilance. Mistakes such as entering incorrect details or acting in haste can result in funds…
Ahmedabad, March 6 (IANS) The use of advanced surveillance and digital enforcement systems is helping authorities in Gujarat strengthen traffic discipline across major cities, with thousands of violations being detected and penalised through an expanding network of CCTV cameras and an electronic challan system, officials said on Friday. The initiative is part of the state government’s Surakshit Gujarat campaign, under which the police have installed a large number of CCTV cameras at busy interse…
Gandhinagar, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat has achieved full digital connectivity across its gram panchayats while expanding earthquake monitoring infrastructure to 110 seismic stations, as the state advances its technology-driven governance and research framework.In the current digital era, science-based thinking, innovation and technology-led administration have emerged as key drivers of development.In Gujarat, the integration of IT infrastructure, research institutions and e-governance platforms is …
Jaipur, Feb 25 (IANS) Rajasthan-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Sambhali Trust has urged the international community to move beyond symbolic commitments and ensure that human rights are fully integrated as a core and actionable principle in governance, policymaking, and development processes worldwide.Addressing the Annual High-Level Panel Discussion on Human Rights Mainstreaming during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Hansraj Singh, repres…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving into a foundational pillar of rural transformation in India, serving as integrated public infrastructure and driving inclusive development, an official document government said on Monday.Through a combination of strategic vision, governance safeguards, digital public infrastructure, multilingual platforms, and sectoral integration across agriculture, healthcare, education, skilling, and local governance, AI is being institutionali…